Pomegranate-Walnut Charoset with Apple
A traditional Passover dessert symbolizing the mortar used by Israelites, featuring walnuts, apples, and pomegranate seeds. This Middle Eastern-inspired Passover recipe (vegan, gluten-free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs walnuts, honey, apple for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 medium apple
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup dried figs
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a food processor, pulse 1/2 cup walnuts until finely chopped. Add 1/4 cup honey and pulse until mixture is sticky and holds together.
- Step 2: Add 1 medium peeled and grated apple, 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds, 1/4 cup raisins, 1/4 cup chopped dried figs, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves. Pulse until well combined but still slightly chunky.
- Step 3: Transfer to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
